"I don’t change the facts to enhance the drama. I think of it the other way round, the drama has got to fit the facts,
and it’s your job as a writer to find the shape in real life." Hilary Mantel
Sep 21, 2016
The Very Bad Baron
My latest article for English Historical Fiction Authors. A truly terrible individual, who has a cameo appearance in A Pledge of Better Times. High on my list of candidates for Worst Person of the Stuart Age!
Sep 11, 2016
Travels & Research
With September's arrival I left behind city home and lake cottage, where I've been hard at work on the next novel, for the first of two research trips.
During my time away I was living in a palatial residence of the sort familiar to my protagonist during a significant period of her life. Here are some photos of my splendid surroundings:
As you see, a beautiful location. And the weather was ideal!
Already looking forward to my next journey . . . .
During my time away I was living in a palatial residence of the sort familiar to my protagonist during a significant period of her life. Here are some photos of my splendid surroundings:
Dwarfed by the splendour! |
The ballroom from the balcony |
The largest of the dining rooms |
Another area sometimes used for dining |
The gallery |
Detail in one parlour |
Detail of fireplace mantel
|
Practising ballet moves in front of mirrored wall |
As you see, a beautiful location. And the weather was ideal!
Already looking forward to my next journey . . . .
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